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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, September 9th 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija News Today, Friday, September 9th 2022 can be accessed below.
Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. We Found Military Gears, Foreign Currencies In Mamu’s Home – DSS
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it recovered incriminating materials in the residence of Tukur Mamu.
2. PDP Crisis: We Are Determined To Resolve Our Issues Internally – Atiku
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has opened up on the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 elections.
3. 2023: Wike Opens Up, Reveals His Feelings About Losing PDP Primaries To Atiku
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has stated that he has gotten over losing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
4. 2023: Our Staunch Members Are Defecting To Labour Party –APC Chieftain Cries Out
EKO HOT BLOG reports that chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Anthony Obekpa has raised alarm at the increasing defection of its members to Labour Party (LP) in Ogbadibo LGA of Benue state.
EKO NEWS
5. EKO CLUB DC METRO To Host Gala, Award Ceremony For 27th Anniversary In September 9-10
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as part of its Siver Jubilee plus two years celebration, the EKO CLUB DC METRO announced Tuesday it would hosting its Gala and Awards Ceremony on September 9 and 10 in Washington DC, United States Of America
6. Lagos DSVA Extends Advocacy On S3xual Violence To Katangwa Market
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Domestic and S3xual Violence Agency has extended its advocacy against S3xual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) tagged: “Men Wey Sabi” to Katangowa Market following the resolution of the State Government to rid Lagos of SGBVs crimes through continuous enlightenment campaigns and sensitisation programmes that cut across different strata of the society.
7. LASG Will Improve Parking Culture For Safety, Security – Transport Commissioner
EKO HOT BLOG reports that to sensitise stakeholders and the public on the mandate and activities of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, explained that the functions of the Agency are constitutional and the State Government will never resort to any untoward means in its dealing with the people.
8. Lagos Police Arrest Five Vandals Of Telecommunication Cable In Ikoyi
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspected telecommunication cable vandals in the Ikoyi area of the state
9. 2023: Lagos Gets Women Support Group For APC, Tinubu, Others
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hundreds of women cut across tribes have converged on Lagos to mobilise support for All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, his vice, Kashim Shettima, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other standard-bearers seeking public offices under the platform in the forthcoming polls
EPE NEWS
10. ‘You’ve given Epe Constituency Quality Representation’ – Lagos APC Chieftains Hail Wale Raji
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some Lagos State Chieftains of All Progressive Congress, APC, on Tuesday applauded the achievements of the Lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Wale Raji, saying the lawmaker has delivered quality representation to the constituency.
11. ‘Bola Tinubu Inspired Presentation Of 64m Cash Grant In Epe’ – Wale Raji Names Women Cooperatives After APC Presidential Flagbearer
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the lawmaker representing Epe at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Wale Raji, on Tuesday, named the Sustainable Grassroots Women Empowerment Program in Epe after the Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
INTERNATIONAL
12. UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies At 96
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
13. Prince Charles Finally Becomes King Of England
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, has finally become king.
14. Ukraine War: Russian Councillors Begins Process To Remove Vladimir Putin From Power
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin is facing growing dissent from his councillors in a rare move against his leadership, reports claim.
ARTICLE
15. King Charles III Biography – Age, Education, Military Career, Children, Net Worth & Controversy
Born Charles Philip Arthur George on November 14, 1948, King Charles III is the oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. His younger siblings are Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
16. 10 Things That Will Happen After Queen Elizabeth II’s Death
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the longest-ever reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the only monarch most of her subjects have ever known, is over.
17. Queen Elizabeth II Biography, Age, Career, Awards, Net Worth, Children, Family, Death
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Queen Elizabeth II is one of the century’s most recognizable figures. She is the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and about 16 other countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. She is the Commonwealth of Nations’ leader.
SPORTS
18. Ian Wright Blasts Arsenal For Selling ‘Unbelievable’ Nigerian Star
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has said that the club made a mistake by selling Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi to Everton.
19. Todd Boehly Breaks Silence On Graham Potter’s Appointment As Chelsea’s New Boss
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea owner and chairman Todd Boehly has broken his silence to welcome Graham Potter to Stamford Bridge.
20. Premier League Postpones Friday’s Fixtures After Queen Elizabeth II’s Death
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the English Premier League has postponed two fixtures that were to be played on Friday, as a mark of respect following the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II.
21. Week 10 Pool Fixtures For Sat 10 Sep 2022 – UK 2022/2023 – Pool Agent
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the week 10 pool results are for forty-nine (49) football matches for UK football 2021/2022 from the pool agent.
Top 10 Newspaper Headlines Friday, September 9th 2022
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Major Newspapers in Nigeria
PUNCH NEWSPAPER
1. CBN pledges support for Ogun commodity farmers
The Central Bank of Nigeria has declared its readiness to give more support to members of the Ogun Famers and Commodity Association in its Anchor Borrowers Programme.
The CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, stated this on Thursday, when the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, led the leadership of the association to the headquarters of the Apex bank in Abuja.
Speaking, Abiodun expressed his administration’s appreciation to the bank for giving maximum support to the state nominees for the programme.
2. Contempt: APC threatens to sue Bayelsa speaker, lawmaker
The All Progressives Congress on Thursday threatened legal action against the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, and the sacked lawmaker representing Brass Constituency 1, Daniel Charles, over alleged contempt of court.
Also in trouble for the same alleged offence is the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, following non-compliance with the sacking of Charles by the Court of Appeal.
Ingobere and Charles risk jail term for not abiding by the order of the court, which sacked the latter with immediate effect.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, had on July 14, 2022, in a unanimous decision by Justices Joseph Shagbaor Ikeyegh, Gabriel Omoniyi Kolawole and Olabode Adegbehingbe, in suit number CA/PH/79/2022, ruled that there was merit in the appeal filed by the APC, which sought the removal of Charles as a member of the House for defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party from APC on whose platform he won the election to the Assembly.
The court, which hinged its decision on Section 109 (1) (g) and (2) of the Constitution, ordered the speaker under constitutional duties to declare Charles’s seat vacant and directed Charles to return all monies and allowances he had collected since April 14, 2021.
3. Amusan sets new record, wins Diamond League trophy
Nigeria’s world record holder Tobi Amusan set a new record on Thursday as she won another trophy after finishing in 12.29s to successfully defend her Diamond League title.
She won the women’s 100 meters hurdles at this year’s Diamond League in Zurich.
Kendra Harrison of the United States and Britany Anderson of Jamaica finished second and third, respectively, behind the champion.
The 25-year-old had in August, won the gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
This was after she had, at the World Athletic Championship, broken the hurdles record in the semi-finals in 12.12s.
VANGUARD NEWSPAPER
4. Military items, foreign currencies found in Mamu’s house — DSS
The Department of State Services confirmed on Thursday night that operatives had carried out search on Tukur Mamu’s home and offices in Kaduna with many discoveries.
The DSS in a statement by its Spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunanya, said that among the materials found during the search by ‘appropriate security agencies’ were incriminating materials including Military accoutrements.
The security agency also announced that large cash in various foreign currencies were also recovered from the home and offices of the kidnap victims negotiator.
Afunanya said, “So far, appropriate security agencies have executed valid search warrants on Mamu’s residence and office. During the processes, incriminating materials including military accoutrements were recovered.
5. Looting allegation against past Benue Govs shocking, ridiculous – State Govt
Benue state government has described as shocking, ridiculous and unfortunate the recent statement credited to the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia who was alleged to have blamed past Governors of the state from 1976 for the “unconscionable looting of public funds” leading to the underdevelopment of the state.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr. Terver Akase who in a statement issued on Thursday in Makurdi berated the governorship candidate for the said damning statement which he said came from one who had never held a public office and “totally lacks the capacity to fathom what it takes to govern a state.”
According to Akase, “Alia’s condemnation of all past and present Governors of Benue State, the likes of the late Aper Aku, the late Rev. Fr. Moses Adasu, Senators George Akume and Gabriel Suswam, as well as the incumbent Samuel Ortom as looters and failed Governors rather casts serious questions on his credentials as an aspiring leader. A man who wants to be king does not kill a king.
6. Insecurity: Buhari urges Nigerians to have faith in Armed Forces
In the face of the state of insecurity in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to have confidence in the Armed Forces at bringing a lasting peace and stability to the country.
He gave the encouragement while commissioning the Nigerian Navy ultra modern sports complex at the Navy Town, Ojo, Lagos.
The President who also declared the 12th Nigerian Navy Games, held in the newly commissioned sports complex opened, assured that the Armed Forces would continue to sustain their operational tempo , with a view to addressing the security challenges .
THE NATION NEWSPAPER
7. Law Prof emerges UNILORIN VC
The Council of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced a Professor of law and jurisprudence Wahab Olassupo Egbewole (SAN) as the next vice chancellor of the institution.
Prof Egbewole succeeds outing Vice Chancellor Prof Sulyman Age AbdulKareem whose tenure ends October 15.
UNILORIN’s Chairman, Governing Council Mallam A. Yazid told reporters in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, adding that the 61 years old new vice chancellor has been with the university for the last 25 years.
8. UPDATED: Seven injured as building collapse in Ibadan
No fewer than seven persons sustained varying degrees of injury when an uncompleted five-storey hotel building collapsed in the early hours of Thursday in Ibadan.
The affected building was adjacent a new generation bank at Awosika area, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Sources said the incident happened at about 5:45am when Muslims were returning from early morning prayers.
DAILY POST
9. EFL postpones Friday’s fixtures after Queen Elizabeth II’s death
The EFL has postponed two fixtures that were to be played on Friday, as a mark of respect following the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II.
Burnley were scheduled to face Norwich City in the Championship, while Tranmere Rovers were to welcome Stockport County in League Two.
However, both games will now be rescheduled.
“As a mark of respect, following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II earlier today, the EFL has confirmed that its fixtures scheduled for tomorrow evening (Friday 9 September) – Burnley v Norwich City and Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County – have been postponed,” the statement from EFL read.
10. 2023 election: Atiku addresses PDP crisis amid Wike’s opposition
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has addressed the conflict in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 polls.
The leading opposition platform is seemingly fractured over the outcome of the May presidential convention in Abuja.
Atiku emerged as the flagbearer ahead of his main challenger, Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike.
Wike has been blowing hot, attacking the Atiku camp and allies including PDP chair Iyorchia Ayu and Uche Secondus.
At the 97th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, the ex-VP expressed commitment to ensuring resolution of the internal crisis.
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